E-Waste Processing Introduction to Safety and Health Lloyd B. Andrew III, CSP, CIH August 10, 2012 EnvirOSH Services, Inc. ®

Who Is This Guy? Certified Industrial Hygienist Certified Safety Professional Masters Degree Over 25 Years Safety and Health Experience Specialized in Waste and E-Waste Industry

Presentation Overview Introduction Only Answer Your Questions Recognizing Safety and Health Hazards Evaluating the Hazards Controlling Risk and Exposures

Starting Questions

E-Waste Electronic waste E-waste or E-scrap Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ◦ Computers ◦ Printers ◦ Cell Phones ◦ Copiers ◦ And Much More

E-Waste Processes Sorting E-Waste Refurbishing Disassembly LCD/DLP Disassembly

E-Waste Processes Acid Etching/Cleaning Shredders Repackaging Shipping/Receiving

Recognizing E-Waste Safety Hazards Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) Machine Guarding Ergonomics Lifting, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Stooping

Recognizing E-Waste Health Hazards Noise ◦ Hammering, Machinery, Forklift Horns, Compressed Air Tools CRT Monitors, Soldering ◦ Lead Fluorescent and LCD Tubes, Batteries, Switches, Thermostats, and More ◦ Mercury

Evaluating Safety Hazards OSHA Monthly Operational Inspections Powered Industrial Trucks ◦ Forklifts Machinery Hand Tools

Evaluating Safety Hazards Emergency Action Plans ◦ Emergency Contact Phone Numbers ◦ Medical Assistance ◦ Spill Clean-up ◦ Fire Response ◦ Evacuations  Rally Point and Headcount ◦ Shelter-In-Place Plan

Evaluating Health Hazards Printers ◦ Inks, Toners Batteries ◦ Lead, Cadmium, Acids, Fires Fiberglass ◦ Printed Circuit Boards Industrial Hygiene Air Monitoring ◦ Personal Air Sampling

Control Safety Hazards Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) ◦ Required Training ◦ Classroom ◦ Skills Demonstration Machinery Guarding ◦ Guards ◦ Isolate Equipment

Control Safety Hazards Cuts, Lacerations ◦ Gloves, Arm Protectors Eye Injuries ◦ Safety Glasses

Control Safety Hazards Safety Plans Hazard Communication ◦ Material Safety Data Sheets Hazardous Energy Control ◦ Lockout/Tagout Personal Protective Equipment

Control Safety Hazards Training Recognize Hazardous Chemicals ◦ MSDS and Labeling Containers Controlling Hazardous Energy ◦ Lockout/Tagout PPE ◦ Usage and Maintenance

Control Safety Hazards Training Safety Procedures Machine Safety Hand Tools Accident/Hazard Reporting and Investigation Emergency Procedures

Control Safety Hazards Safety Plans Emergency Action Plan ◦ Emergency Contact Phone Numbers ◦ Medical Assistance ◦ Spill Clean-up ◦ Fire Response ◦ Evacuations  Rally Point and Headcount ◦ Shelter-In-Place Plan

Control Health Hazards Airborne Hazards Air Movement ◦ Fans ◦ Doors Open Control Dust ◦ Spray with water ◦ 1 to 2 gallon spray bottles Avoid Dry Sweeping ◦ Mop ◦ HEPA Vacuum

Control Health Hazards Airborne Hazards Respiratory Protection ◦ Comfort Masks ◦ Dust Masks ◦ Cartridge Respirators ◦ Supplied Air

Personal Hygiene Do Not Eat in Workplace Wash Hands Wear Uniform Work Boots Shower After Work

Control Health Hazards Noise Provide Hearing Protection ◦ Ear Plugs ◦ Ear Muffs Audiometric Hearing Tests Training

Summary Inspect Work Places to Identify Hazards Evaluate the Risk of Injury and/or Illness to People Control the Hazards

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